Washington, D.C. area guide

What to do around Rainey Street

Rainey Street guide for nightlife, food, music, waterfront walks, and what to do nearby.

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18 places

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Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

A sprawling 184.5-mile linear park tracing the Potomac River, preserving a 19th-century transportation artery that once linked Ma…

Georgetown University

Source-backed place · History

Georgetown University

The oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, Georgetown University's stunning Hilltop campus blends…

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The national cultural center of the United States and the only official memorial to President John F. Kennedy in Washington, DC,…

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Lincoln Memorial

A neoclassical temple honoring the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, anchoring the western end of the National Mall with its…

Sit before the massive seated statue of Lincoln and read his eloquent speeches inscribed on the walls.

National Mall

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

National Mall

The premier civic and symbolic heart of Washington, D.C., this expansive landscaped park stretches from the U.S. Capitol to the P…

Walk DC’s grand green spine for the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and nonstop monument views.

National Mall

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

National Mall

Known as America’s Front Yard, this iconic landscaped park in downtown Washington, D.C. serves as the nation's symbolic heart, bo…

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Known as 'America's Front Yard,' this vast expanse of green space in downtown Washington, D.C., showcases over 100 unique monumen…

Iconic lawns, memorials, and skyline views make this DC’s classic outdoor walk.

Nationals Park

Source-backed place · Event Venue

Nationals Park

The home of the Washington Nationals, this LEED-certified stadium is a cornerstone of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood's moder…

The Watergate Complex

Source-backed place · Landmarks

The Watergate Complex

A midcentury modern landmark in Foggy Bottom, this six-building complex is globally recognized for its architectural brilliance a…

Contemporary design meets saltwater lap pool, whirlpool, and sauna/steam rooms for a modern wellness retreat.

The Wharf

Source-backed place · Landmarks

The Wharf

A vibrant, mile-long mixed-use waterfront district featuring over 80 shops and restaurants, four hotels, and the nation's longest…

Tidal Basin

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Tidal Basin

An iconic man-made reservoir in West Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin combines engineering and beauty, serving as the heart of the N…

Circle the water for the city’s most famous cherry blossom and memorial reflections.

Tidal Basin

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Tidal Basin

A quatrefoil-shaped man-made reservoir in West Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin is a scenic hub for national memorials and the world…

U.S. Navy Museum

Source-backed place · Museums

U.S. Navy Museum

The only museum providing a complete overview of U.S. naval history, this official Navy site preserves artifacts and artwork from…

West Potomac Park

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

West Potomac Park

A sprawling 400-acre national park in Washington, D.C., home to the Tidal Basin, world-famous cherry blossoms, and several iconic…

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

A scenic, paved trail system winding along the Anacostia River, connecting historic neighborhoods, sports arenas, and lush ecosys…

Audi Field

Source-backed place · Event Venue

Audi Field

A state-of-the-art, 20,000-capacity soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point, serving as the home for D.C. United, DC Power FC, a…

District Pier

Source-backed place · Landmarks

District Pier

The longest pier in Washington, D.C., District Pier extends 425 feet into the Washington Channel, serving as a premier public eve…

East Potomac Park

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

East Potomac Park

A 330-acre man-made island sanctuary in the Potomac River, featuring historic miniature golf, scenic cherry blossoms, and expansi…

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Free Gyde walk · Dupont Circle & Embassy Row

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row

A 1.6-kilometer stroll through the heart of Dupont Circle and out along Massachusetts Avenue, Washington's storied Embassy Row. Eight stops…

8 stops 1575 m 44 min

Free Gyde walk · Historic Georgetown

Historic Georgetown

A roughly two-and-a-half-kilometer walk through Washington’s oldest neighborhood, with six stops spanning a historic hilltop campus, univer…

6 stops 1.5 mi 50 min

Free Gyde walk · National Mall & Memorials

National Mall & Memorials

A roughly four-kilometer walk along the western National Mall and Tidal Basin, linking eight of Washington's great memorials and monuments.…

8 stops 3.2 mi 77 min